Unusual Break‑in: One Man, Many Stolen Undies
In an odd saga that feels ripped straight from a student‑life drama, Goh An Soon—now 20 and not even an NUS enrollee at the time—crossed the dormitory line a grand eight times in about six weeks. Why? He was chasing a supply of women’s undergarments.
How It Happened
- Goh would sneak into King Edward VII Hall between Dec 19, 2018 and Feb 1, 2019, heading straight for the laundry line.
- He’d rummage through washing machines or carts of clothes drying in the hall corridor, looking for any glimpse of lingerie left unattended.
- Once spotted, he’d transport the found bits to pantry rooms in nearby blocks, set them down for a closer look, and — unfortunately — leave them there forever.
More Than Just Underwear
Surprisingly, his “collection” was more varied than the typical school locker‑pickler:
- Jan 16, 2019 – five laundry bags hosting socks, towels, and a pair of men’s underwear.
- Following month – a wallet stuffed with bank cards and a thumb drive.
Good news: most of those items were eventually recovered.
The Final Nudge
On Feb 1, 2019 at about 6 pm, an NUS hall staff member spotted Goh acting suspiciously near the dorm. After being called out at a pantry, the employee alerted campus security, who, in turn, called the police at 7:12 pm.
Legal Outcome
He pleaded guilty to misappropriating lingerie and trespassing, leading to a court hearing where Director of Police Judge May Mesenas ordered a suitability report for probation. The sentencing is slated for Dec 21. For misappropriation, the punishment could mean up to two years in jail and a fine.
This story originally ran in The Straits Times; publication permission is required for reproduction.
Takeaway
Lesson of the day: always lock your lingerie—especially when living in a dorm. Also, remember that the campus pantry might not be the safest place to stash your loot!
